The Mind Connectory is a place where thoughts are shared in the hope that many people can relate to similar situations. I anticipate that it can become a library of knowledge from which people can draw up plans to overcome challenging situations – whether they be brought on by loss or mental barriers. The mechanisms for coping with matters of the mind are quite connected regardless of their cause. That is why I believe that learning from other people’s experiences (both successful and unsuccessful) is the key to self improvement as well as a better future for ourselves and the people around us.
Tysheira shares an inspiring reflection on her life. She emphasises the importance of seeking help. Asking for help is not weakness, in fact it is strength in knowing that we can be better versions of ourselves if we team up with those around us. "Sometimes taking a break helps you to regroup and gain clarity... Continue Reading →
Maria shares her story of courage to raise awareness for mental health, particularly in her state of Florida, which ranks 50th (out of the 50 US States) in mental health care. Maria's message to 'rise up' is an inspiring one for all who are afraid to speak of their own mental health experiences. Maria plans... Continue Reading →
This is a message from Riah about the importance of self worth. She has been fantastic enough to share her experiences to help others. I think that the message she shares is truly inspiring. I hope it can inspire you too!
I want to open up to you a little bit - to tell you about fear. Fear is not weakness, but a yearning for unconditional love. It's a desire to want things to be a certain way but having no way of being certain whether they are possible. You can dream about having an understanding... Continue Reading →
Keeping well when you have bipolar is an interesting concept. For some it revolves exclusively around managing moods. For others it means fitting life around moods. For me, and others like me who are deep into a recovery that seems to be holding, it’s about keeping an eye, and investing in the things that help us all boost our mental health.
It's important that we can learn from the experiences of others on our pursuit for growth and quality of life. This was a remarkable example of how being open about our struggles can go a long way towards our healing. Thanks Izzy for sharing this message: What’s stopping you from living a happy life? "Mental... Continue Reading →
The longer we hold onto our worries, the more they begin to hurt us. This is a short video that exemplifies the importance of letting go of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that hold us back and cause us mental trauma. It's okay to think about them occasionally, but understand their lessons and move past... Continue Reading →
Taking responsibility for our actions is often quite hard when we know there can be consequences. We are afraid that being open and honest will place us in a position of weakness, but this is not true. An inspiration of mine, Jocko Willink said this quite well, "It can hurt your ego and your pride... Continue Reading →
